The investigators performed a 8-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled human trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Prunus Mume Extract on Improvement of Constipation. The investigators measured Improvement of Constipation parameters , including Colonic Transit Time, number of bowel movement, defecation time, stool type, color and stool amounts per defecation, and monitored their blood pressure.

Allergic or hypersensitive to any of the ingredients in the test products

History of reaction to any of the test products or of gastrointestinal diseases such as Crohn's disease or gastrointestinal surgery

History of alcohol or substance abuse

Participation in any other clinical trials within past 2 months

Laboratory test, medical or psychological conditions deemed by the investigators to interfere with successful participation in the study

Pregnant or lactating women etc.

Contacts and Locations

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01734226

Locations

Korea, Republic of

Clinical Trial Center for Functional Foods; Chonbuk National University Hospital